Upcoming Field Seminars

Aug09

Sunday Walk in the Park Footprints/Mauna Iki Trail
Join FHVNP Board Member Linda Schubert for this month's hike where we will explore the Footprints Trail to Mauna Iki in the Ka‘u Desert.
The 4-mile round trip hike begins at the Footprints trailhead, where we will follow an ‘a‘a lava flow and descend to the sandy desert to look for footprints fossilized in the muddy ash, plus accretionary lapilli...

Sep13

Sunday Walk in the Park Pu'u Huluhulu
This monthly program on second Sundays is aimed at bringing together the members of FHVNP to share in the park’s beautiful trails.
Led by FHVNP Board Member Fia Mattice, this month’s walk takes us to Pu’u Huluhulu. The trail crosses 1973 and 1974 lava flows, through kīpuka, past lava trees, and climbs 150 feet to the summit of...

Oct11

Sunday Walk in the Park Exploring the Summit - October 11, 2015
This monthly program on second Sundays is aimed at bringing together the members of the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to explore the park’s beautiful trails. This month’s 3.5-mile round-trip walk explores the summit area of the park.
Join FHVNP Board Member Linda Schubert hiking through rain forest rich with native plant and bird life, watch...

Dec13

Sunday Walk in the Park Kīpukapuaulu and picnic lunch with FHVNP Executive Director Elizabeth Fien
This monthly program on second Sundays is aimed at bringing together the members of the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to explore the park’s beautiful trails.
This 1.2 mile (1.9km) loop trail reveals a story of struggle and survival for some of Hawai‘i's rarest plants and animals.
This walk will take you through...

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We have over a decade of experience offering field seminars in and around Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park—where natural wonders abound. Our expert instructors and naturalist guides have a gift for bringing their subjects to life and engaging students of all ages. Whether you are an island resident or visitor from afar, we invite you to join us for an active educational adventure in this dynamic volcanic landscape.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute field seminars provide inspirational experiences in the great outdoors. Whether you are an island resident or visitor from afar, we invite you to join us for fun field trips and active educational adventures.

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Institute Programs

Field Seminarsprovide inspirational experiences in the great outdoors. Whether you are an island resident or visitor from afar, we invite you to join us for fun field trips and active educational adventures.

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